When to go, how to get around, and what only locals know — quick guides for all seven destinations.
Chongqing hotpot is a meal built around a bubbling pot of beef tallow and chili, cooked at the table and eaten with a dipping sauce you mix yourself. Our guide covers the broth styles, the classic ingredients and the etiquette, so you can order with confidence.
Spring and autumn are the comfortable months in Chongqing. Summer is one of the hottest city climates in China, and winter is damp, grey and mild — but the fog is part of the look.
See Chongqing after dark, when the city's lights come on and the rivers start to glow. This evening route takes in Hongya Cave and the skyline from across the water, with time to walk and take it all in.